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Preparing for a Hospital Stay: Identifying What Matters

What Matters most to the person you care for in their life, about their health care and while they are in the hospital? Whether it’s controlling pain, staying connected to those close to them, or being as active as possible, knowing What Matters to the person you care for is key to a successful hospital stay. This video shows the importance of identifying What Matters and communicating it to the medical team and includes: How hospitals help patients use What Matters to help with recovery; how you can follow up with What Matters after discharge.

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